Harry Asproulis
How Early Praise Can Create Adult Perfectionism
Praise that focused on performance rather than experience often teaches the nervous system that worth must be earned…
Why Some People Feel Lonely Even in Secure Relationships
Loneliness can persist in stable relationships when emotional contact is limited, even if safety and commitment are present.
The Psychology of Staying Busy to Avoid Feeling
Constant busyness often serves as an emotional shield, keeping deeper feelings just out of reach.
How Emotional Neglect Shapes Your Inner Dialogue
The way a person speaks to themselves is often shaped not by what happened, but by what never…
The Psychological Weight of Always Being “The Good One”
Being “the good one” often looks like emotional maturity on the outside, while quietly creating pressure, suppression, and…
Why Some People Heal by Leaving — Not Talking
For some people, healing happens through separation and distance, not through explanation, discussion, or emotional processing with others.
When Self-Love Feels Unsafe
Self-love can trigger anxiety and resistance when care was once linked to danger, loss, or emotional cost.
The Emotional Difference Between Closure and Acceptance
Closure seeks an ending, while acceptance allows life to continue without needing one.
Why Some People Don’t Miss Others — Even When They Loved Them
Not missing someone is often misunderstood as coldness, when it is more accurately a sign of how attachment…
How Over-Explaining Is Often a Sign of Emotional Wounds
Over-explaining is less about clarity and more about an unconscious attempt to stay safe in relationships.
The Fear No One Talks About: Being Seen Without Being Needed
Being fully seen without having a function can feel more threatening than being unseen altogether.
Why Being Calm Can Be a Trauma Response
Calmness is not always a sign of regulation; sometimes it reflects an early adaptation to overwhelming environments.
The Dark Side of Being “Low Maintenance”
Being easygoing can quietly turn into a pattern of self-erasure when needs are consistently minimized to maintain connection.
How Childhood Roles Follow Us Into Adult Relationships
The roles learned in childhood often continue shaping adult relationships long after their original purpose has passed.
The Silent Burnout of Emotionally Intelligent People
Burnout in emotionally intelligent people often develops quietly, hidden behind competence, insight, and emotional fluency.